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<p>The UK is supporting the Afghan government to responsibly develop its mineral wealth
in accordance with OECD guidelines.</p><p>Through the Extractives Sector Support Programme
(ESSP), the UK supports the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) to review the legal
framework governing extractives and to build a transparent and disciplined fiscal
regime. Through the Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) the UK is
supporting the transparent development of the sector, including through supporting
Afghan civil society to bring clarity to the informal mining sector.</p><p>The UK
is supporting President Ghani’s anti-corruption initiatives, including his commitment
that the beneficial ownership of mining companies will be disclosed as part of Afghanistan’s
implementation of the EITI. The UK is also helping the Afghan government implement
and enforce these policies through supporting the MoMP to develop its capacity in
contract management and inspectorate functions.</p>
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